Definitions For Counterbalance
noun
- A weight that balances another weight
- A compensating equivalent
- Equality of distribution
- To have an effect that is opposite but equal to (something) : to balance (something) by being opposite
verb
- Oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actions
- Contrast with equal weight or force
- Adjust for
Is Counterbalance a Scrabble Word?
Words With Friends
YES
Scrabble US
YES
Scrabble UK
YES
English International (SOWPODS)
YES
Scrabble Global
YES
Enable1 Dictionary
YES
Points in Different Games
Scrabble
20
Words with Friends
27
The word Counterbalance is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words with Friends
Examples of Counterbalance in a Sentence
- Charitable giving is usually a good counterbalance to the self-indulgent commercialism of the Christmas season
- The author's wry humor counterbalances the book's serious subject matter.
- A hearty dinner might counterbalance missing lunch